Show HN: Bolted – Visualizing real-time lightning strikes with MetalKit

Category: other

Tags: ios, lightning, real-time, weather, metalkit

Score: 5.7/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 5, Utility: 6)

Bolted is an iOS app that visualizes real-time lightning strikes using MetalKit, providing watch zones and alerts for nearby lightning activity. It offers a countdown to clear status and live activities for persistent awareness. While well-designed for a niche use case, it is not open-source and lacks technical details for developers.

Target audience: iOS users and outdoor enthusiasts

Repository: https://www.boltedapp.com

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